News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


CPA Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Promote Fraudulent Tax Shelter Scheme

Helped Obtain Fraudulent Syndicated Conservation Easement Tax Breaks for High-Income Earners


Utah Tax Preparer Sentenced to Prison for Tax Scheme and Obstructing IRS

A Utah professional tax preparer was sentenced yesterday to 37 months in prison for tax evasion, conspiring to defraud the United States and obstructing the IRS’s efforts to collect his tax debt, which exceeded $1.1 million.


Two North Carolina Tax Preparers Sentenced to Prison for $5 Million Tax Conspiracy

Two North Carolina women were sentenced to prison this week for preparing false tax returns for clients and causing them to be filed with the IRS.


Waco Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Tax Conspiracy and PPP Fraud

A Texas return preparer pleaded guilty to engaging in a multi-year conspiracy to prepare and file false tax returns on behalf of clients and obtaining a fraudulent loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).


FIFTH OPEN GOVERNMENT NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ISSUED

The U.S. Government recently issued the Fifth Open Government National Action Plan containing several commitments to increase the public’s access to data to better advance equity, engage the public in the regulatory process, make government records more accessible to the public, and improve the delivery of government services and benefits, among other areas


OIP NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2023 SUNSHINE WEEK FOIA AWARDS

The Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy (OIP) is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the 2023 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards, recognizing the contributions of FOIA professionals from around the government.


Businesswoman Sentenced for Facilitating Unregistered Lobbying Campaign in Exchange for Approximately $3 Million

An American businesswoman with international ties was sentenced in the District of Hawaii yesterday to two years in prison for her role in facilitating an unregistered lobbying campaign of the Administration of the former President of the United States and the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of foreign principals in exchange for millions of dollars.


Former CEO of Los Angeles-Based Anti-Poverty Nonprofit Agrees to Plead Guilty to Embezzling and Misusing Funds and Tax Offense

The former president and CEO of a Hollywood-based anti-poverty nonprofit agency has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges for embezzling money from the nonprofit for his personal benefit and intentionally misapplying more than $600,000 in grant money to pay for unauthorized expenses and lying on his tax returns, the Justice Department announced today


Former BOP Correctional Officer Sentenced for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Obstruction of Justice

On December 16, 2022, a former BOP Correctional Officer assigned to the Federal Detention Center Seattle/Tacoma in Washington was sentenced to 1 year and 1 day of imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release for one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and one count of obstruction of justice associated with witness tampering.


DOJ OIG Releases Report of Investigation Regarding the Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Inmate Jamel Floyd at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Brooklyn

Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz announced today the release of a report of investigation regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of inmate Jamel Floyd at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Brooklyn on June 3, 2020, following the use of force by Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) personnel.


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Public notices: Commerce Department publishes 24 in week ending Jan. 21

There were 24 notices published by the Commerce Department in week ending Jan. 21, according to the Federal Register.


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“TRIBUTE TO HUGH T. CLEMENTS, JR.“ was published in the Senate section on pages S52-S53 on Jan. 23


There were two notices published by the Federal Reserve System in week ending Jan. 21, according to the Federal Register.


Three Dewey County Men Indicted on Firearm Offenses

News Release: PIERRE - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted three Dewey County men for Theft of Firearms From a Federal Firearm Licensee, Possession of Stolen Firearms, Burglary and Larceny.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day


“Highlights + Senate“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D46-D49 on Jan. 23


“Border Codel (Executive Calendar)” published by the Congressional Record  on Jan. 23

“Border Codel (Executive Calendar)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S48-S49 on Jan. 23


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